The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

118. Wine + Women: A No-Judgment Discussion

A few weeks ago, Emily led a discussion on her Substack that got . . . well, a little attention. It was about alcohol—the expectations we have around it, the “wine mommy” marketing, what we use it for (to celebrate, ...

116. Summer Bucket Lists: A Simple Way to Create Fun + Memories

Looking for easy ways to create fun this summer? From fresh salads and no-churn ice cream, to tips for road tripping and hosting a backyard Super Soakers tournament, a Summer Bucket List doesn't have to have *huge* things on it—and ...

114. So Many Thoughts on Royal Coronation Style (with Elizabeth Holmes)

112. Secrets Behind the Planner (with Whitney Hawkins)

✨ Secrets Revealed! ✨ The brand-new Spring Collection is HERE! And to celebrate, we're asking: ever wonder how Team Simplified chooses new planner patterns? And how do they figure out new products to make?? Creative Director Whitney Hawkins joins co-host ...

110. The Must-Have Friends Every Woman Needs (with Laura Tremaine)

“If you want to make one decision to ensure your own health and happiness,” said a recent study from Harvard University, “it should be to cultivate warm relationships of all kinds.” And that includes friendships! But what kinds of friends ...

108. Comfort Watch TV Shows to Escape from It All

Sometimes you just *need a minute,* right? Jessa and Laura definitely do, and they’re talking about alllll the shows that bring them a quick dose of good feels: shows to put on in the background (look at you, The Office ...

106. "Halfway Homemade" – Your New Kitchen Time-Saver

Let go of "perfect" and say hello to "Halfway Homemade" – the mantra that's going to change your life in the kitchen! Jessa and Laura share the easiest 30-minute meals to make on a busy weeknight (that their kids actually ...

104. Building My Own Home Has Been . . . an Adventure

What's it *really* like to build your own home? After selling her house via text (yep, really) and beginning to build her forever home with her family on the lake they love, co-host Laura knows. And she's here, along with ...

102. Listener Q&A: Our Best Relationship Advice (with Bryan Ley)

"How did you know your partner was 'the one'? What advice would you give yourself before your wedding day? How do you move through parenting situations where you don't see eye to eye? What do we *really* get the partner ...

100. Celebrating 100 Episodes (+ a HUGE announcement!)

Join Emily as she walks down memory lane—and shares some exciting news we think you're going to love!

98. Looking Forward to Forty

Ever hit a milestone birthday that makes you sit and *think*? This year, Emily’s hitting 40, and she’s thinking about the wonderful things this new season has to offer: the wisdom of hindsight and experience, the gift of caring for ...

Simplifying 2023 #4: Three Routines to Find Balance + Feed Your Spirit

In 2023, we have two wishes for you: that balance would come to you with ease, and through all your days, your spirit feels the warmth of joy and abundant life. In this episode, Emily’s going to take you through ...

Simplifying 2023 #2: “Decide Once” – A Helpful Mantra for 2023 (with Kendra Adachi)

Do you find yourself saying, I wish someone else would decide what we’re having for dinner, or which movie to watch, or what to buy for teacher gifts? Then, friend, you need to try out this concept: “Decide once.” Coined ...

96: Easy 5-Minute Meals During the Holidays

Here we are at yet another holiday—and yet another week we’re asking, “What the heck do we make for dinner apart from the Big Day?” Friend, this is what you need this week: no-cook dinners that are easy to assemble. ...

94: When Holiday Family Gatherings Get . . . Awkward (with Team Simplified’s Jessa)

Sometimes the holidays get awkward because families are weird. And when you get a bunch of quirky people under one roof, stuff

92: Lifting Up Our Sisters Who Need Us (with Holly Christine Hayes)

“When we lift up a woman, we lift up humanity,” says Melinda French Gates. And she’s 100% right—because when women are supported, when they’re given opportunities to run their lives and their careers and their families, it makes the entire ...

90: Planning Sweet & Simple Holidays (with Nana!)

The holidays are *a lot.* But what if they didn’t have to be? Emily’s bringing back one of your favorite guests ever: Nana, AKA her mom, Stephanie! In this episode, Nana gives you permission to make the holidays as simple ...

88: 2022 Holiday Gift Guide (Small Business Edition!)

We know it’s a tad early, but we’ve got to ask: have you started your holiday list yet?

86: Decluttering Digital Life - Your Work Email Inbox

Ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of emails or Slack notifications at work? Yep, we have too. But how do you get the info you need without sacrificing a good rapport with your team, or feeling like you’re ...

84: The Life-Giving Power of Rituals

When you hear the word “ritual,” what do you think of? It can sound like a stuffy word, but it doesn’t have to be. A ritual is something you often do that helps you step toward the person you want ...

82: Four Ways Paper Planners Improve Life (at Work + Home!)

It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year: Launch Week!

80: Get Your Home Organized for a Season Change

YAY, it’s almost fall!

78: During Transitions, Go Easy On Your Kids–And Yourself

Any shakeup to your routine—whether it’s a new school year, a new job, a big promotion, a birth, a death, a surgery, a divorce, whatever—requires you to pour a lot from your well. And you know what that means? To ...

76: Nail Back-to-School Prep Like a Champ

Welcome to August—or, as we call it at Simplified, Fresh Start 2.0! So much of our community is in the throes of Back-to-School prep, whether you’re getting littles ready for a new school year or or just getting yourself ready ...

74: 5 Audiobooks Perfect for a Road Trip (or laundry!)

Is there anything better than a good book? Nope! How about one you can pop into your ears while you drive, or go for a walk, or get stuff done around the house? Hmm, that’s pretty good too! Emily’s our ...